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Cybersecurity Spring Cleaning Checklist 2023

Ublocal

With tax season in full flow, stay safe and spring clean your physical and digital data, strengthen your passwords and keep cybercriminals at bay. Learn more about cybersecurity awareness and find out how we protect our customers and community throughout Vermont and New Hampshire.

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Digital Payments Startup GPay Awarded Vietnam License

PYMNTS

GPay has a supportive ecosystem from G-Group with above 20 million users of financial platforms, game community, social network and technology companies. Nationwide expansion plans are in the works and the startup hopes to have in excess of 5 million users on its platform by 2023.

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Sens. Cardin, Daines introduce ABA-backed bill to make NMTC permanent

ABA Community Banking

yesterday introduced the New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2023. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) The post Sens. Cardin, Daines introduce ABA-backed bill to make NMTC permanent appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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CRE risk management: Navigating hazards and opportunities

Abrigo

WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. But that might not be the best move for your financial institution or your community. You might also like this webinar on credit department housekeeping.

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SECURE Act 2.0’s Hidden Gems

TrustBank

If you recall, the original SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) was passed in 2019, but it needed some changes and add-on’s. Also, some of the provisions change the timing of tax revenue to the government. Also, some of the provisions change the timing of tax revenue to the government.

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Loan Structuring with an Inverted Yield Curve

South State Correspondent

With the debt ceiling uncertainty, an undecided Fed Reserve, and concern about credit quality, this is a perfect opportunity for community bankers to be trusted financial advisors. The latest Dot Plot below (from March) shows the FOMC members’ expected Fed Funds rate to remain at its current level at the end of 2023.

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7 ways to handle the rising cost of living

Qudos Bank

Leaning on your community, even just to talk, can help you put things in perspective. Get your debt under control If you have debts that are causing you anxiety, it may be worth considering how you can clear those debts in 2023. Published February 2023 It’s a win-win. Making the hard decisions now can help you going forward.

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